Hand Cut Russet Fries With Dijon Aioli Food

HAND CUT FRIES WITH CELERY SALT

Steps:

• Fill a 6-quart heavy pot or Dutch oven two-thirds of the way full with oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
• Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Fry the potatoes in batches, until golden brown, 8 minutes per batch. Transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with celery salt and serve immediately.

HAND CUT RUSSET FRIES WITH DIJON AIOLI

Steps:

• Place the egg, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until well blended.
• With the processor running, slowly pour in the oils, gradually increasing the amount added as the sauce thickens. As soon as the sauce is very thick, thin with lemon juice, followed by the remaining oil. Place in a medium bowl and check for seasoning, adding more lemon juice, salt, and pepper if necessary.
• Peel potatoes and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Cut each slice in 1/4-inch strips, and rinse in cold water.
• Heat the oil to 315 to 325 degrees F.
• In 4 to 5 small batches, blanch the fries for approximately 8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• When ready to serve, heat oil to 350 to 375 degrees F.
• In small batches fry blanched potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain well, and toss in mixing bowl with chopped parsley and salt and pepper.

HAND-CUT FRIES WITH SMOKED AIOLI (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise with the garlic, smoked paprika and lemon juice.
• Stir in 2 teaspoons of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Scrape the aioli into a small bowl and refrigerate.
• In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of oil to 250°.
• In a large bowl, rinse the potatoes and pat thoroughly dry.
• Working in batches, fry the potatoes until they are almost tender and look dry on the outside, about 6 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Increase the oil temperature to 350°.
• Cook the fries in batches until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain and immediately season with salt.
• Sprinkle the fries with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and serve with the smoked aioli.